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If you enjoyed Planetes, these 12 highly rated shows share its themes and story elements. Each pick says what it has in common, so you can choose by what you liked most. Other seasons of the same franchise are left out.

  1. 1Poster for Turn A GundamTurn A GundamTV · 1999 · 50 ep. · Nakamura Production / SunriseIn common: boy meets girl · love polygon · military · adventure · drama7.55/10
  2. 2Patlabor 2 - The MovieMovie · 1993 · Ashi Productions / Production I.g. / Production ReedIn common: hard science fiction · law and order · military · drama · military7.73/10
  3. 3Poster for ZipangZipangTV · 2004 · 26 ep. · Robot / Studio DeenIn common: hard science fiction · military · adult cast · adventure · drama7.52/10
  4. 4Poster for Dr. Stone: Science Future Part 3Dr. Stone: Science Future - Part IIITV · 2026 · 13 ep. · Tms EntertainmentIn common: hard science fiction · hero of strong character · adventure · adventure · comedy8.04/10
  5. 5Poster for Shoujo Shuumatsu RyokouGirls' Last TourTV · 2017 · 12 ep. · White FoxIn common: denpa · heart-warming · iyashikei · adventure · drama8.12/10
  6. 6Poster for City Hunter 2City Hunter 2TV · 1988 · 63 ep. · SunriseIn common: ninja · law and order · military · adventure · comedy7.97/10
  7. 7Poster for Uchuu KyoudaiSpace BrothersTV · 2012 · 99 ep. · A-1 PicturesIn common: adult cast · angst · daily life · adventure · comedy8.23/10
  8. 8Poster for Kidou Senshi Gundam 00 Second SeasonMobile Suit Gundam 00 Second SeasonTV · 2008 · 25 ep. · SunriseIn common: hard science fiction · military · death · adventure · drama8.09/10
  9. 9Poster for Zi Chuan 2nd SeasonPurple River 2nd SeasonONA · 2025 · 52 ep. · Build DreamIn common: military · adventure · adventure · military7.87/10
  10. 10Poster for The Last: Naruto the MovieThe Last: Naruto the MovieMovie · 2014 · PierrotIn common: ninja · hero of strong character · coming of age · adventure · comedy7.82/10
  11. 11Poster for Full Metal Panic!Full Metal Panic!TV · 2002 · 24 ep. · Digimation / GonzoIn common: boy meets girl · love polygon · military · comedy · drama7.84/10
  12. 12Poster for Psycho-Pass Movie 1PSYCHO-PASS The MovieMovie · 2015 · Production I.g.In common: law and order · military · adult cast · drama · military7.69/10
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How we pick: titles are matched on shared story tags and genres from anime-offline-database (ODbL 1.0), weighted toward distinctive themes, and only shows scoring 7.5/10 or higher are included. Generated 2026-11-15.

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